Ashli Babbitt's family planning to file $10 million lawsuit against Capitol Police, officer who shot her
The lawyer for the family of Ashli Babbitt is planning to sue the U.S. Capitol Police and the unidentified officer who fatally shot her during the Jan. 6 riot in which she was killed.
NY man found guilty of calling for ‘slaughter’ of members of Congress in wake of Capitol riot
After a weeklong trial, a New York man was found guilty and could face up to 10 years in prison for threatening to kill members of Congress in the wake of the pro-Trump Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
DHS to begin internal review of potential domestic violent extremism threat within agency, Mayorkas says
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas plans to put a team together to begin an internal review of the Department of Homeland Security for possible threats of domestic violent extremism within the agency.
Texas couple’s Facebook posts helped identify them in police bodycam footage from Capitol riot, FBI says
The FBI says they were tipped off about the since-deleted photos and videos on Facebook, which helped them find and identify the man and woman in police officers’ body cam footage. They’re both now charged with assaulting officers.
Suspected Capitol rioter arrested after bragging about siege to a match on Bumble dating app
A New York man was arrested and charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot after he allegedly bragged about storming the capitol to a match on the Bumble dating app. The messages were screenshotted and sent to authorities.
DC medical examiner says Capitol officer’s death in January 6 riot was not homicide
The D.C. medical examiner’s office has released its findings regarding the cause of death of Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick.
Some Capitol riot suspects are trying to use journalism as a defense
Experts say it's unlikely these defendants can mount a viable defense on First Amendment free speech grounds, but some seem intent on trying.
Oath Keepers founding member becomes 1st defendant to plead guilty to federal charges in Capitol riot
A heavy metal guitarist who was photographed with the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol and is accused of spraying police officers with a pepper-based bear spray irritant entered a plea deal Friday in federal court.
US Capitol rioter charged with 8 offenses jailed pre-trial after trying to flee to Switzerland
In the 64-page ruling, Jeffrey Sabol allegedly planned to travel from Boston to Switzerland to avoid extradition for any crimes arising from his conduct at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
USCP officer involved in fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt won't face charges, DOJ says
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced they will not pursue criminal charges against the U.S. Capitol Police officer involved in the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Ashli Babbitt, who was killed during the Capitol riots on Jan. 6.
New details in Capitol riot timeline show Mike Pence pleaded with officials to ‘clear the Capitol’
New details from the deadly US Capitol riot show Vice President Mike Pence tried to assert control. In an urgent phone call to the acting defense secretary, he issued a startling demand: “Clear the Capitol.”
New Jersey man accused of assaulting cops at Capitol riot
The FBI says images show Christopher Quaglin of New Brunswick attacking several police officers during the pro-Trump riot in Washington on Jan. 6.
Video: Capitol ramming suspect caught on camera shopping for knife before attack
A man suspected of ramming two Capitol police officers, killing one, before jumping out of the vehicle with a knife was caught on camera shopping for the weapon shortly before the incident, according to a report.
Former Utah police officer arrested for alleged role in Capitol riot after someone tipped off the FBI
A former Salt Lake City police officer was arrested last week for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 siege at the U.S. Capitol after someone tipped off the FBI to some text messages.
Feds: Man arrested, allegedly hit officer with skateboard during Capitol riot
The Department of Justice reported on Thursday that Grady Douglas Owens has been arrested and is in custody in Orlando.
2 Capitol police officers who say they suffered ‘physical, emotional damage’ in riot sue Trump
Two Capitol police officers who say they suffered physical and emotional damage during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol are suing President Donald Trump, saying he incited the mob that assaulted them.
DOJ: Man in custody in Orlando for Capitol riot involvement
A mob objecting to the victory of Joe Biden broke into the U.S. Capitol on January 6 as members of Congress met to certify the election results.
FBI: Capitol riot suspect wore 'I Was There' shirt when arrested
Federal prosecutors say a man charged with storming the U.S. Capitol was wearing a T-shirt commemorating the day of the riots when law enforcement officers arrested him at his Dallas home.
Trump defends Capitol rioters, says they posed 'zero threat right from the start'
Former President Donald Trump defended a violent mob of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol in an attack that led to five deaths, claiming they posed "zero threat."
Arizona congressman wants VA to strip benefits from veterans involved in U.S. Capitol riot
"Any veteran, retiree, or servicemember who attacked the Capitol on January 6 should be stripped of all veterans’ benefits," wrote Rep. Ruben Gallego on Twitter.